Not sure if I should have posted this in the class A section but I'm thinking there will be more experience in this forum. I have a friend bringing his class A out to the dunes to camp with me. I've been going there for the last ten years with my fifth wheel, so I know about airing down and coming in at low tide. Is there anything else that's going to help out my buddy when he bring his motorhome out there? One issue I already see is his front valance is so low, I don't think there is any place I can hook up the tow strap to if he needs a tug.

I'm sure you have seen the YouTube vids of people trying to Bonzai out of there at the last min. And several are class A's

r1Mk wrote: One issue I already see is his front valance is so low, I don't think there is any place I can hook up the tow strap to if he needs a tug.If nothing else works, hook onto his tow hitch and pull him backwards. Maybe a little running start will be all he needs.It's better than tearing up the front trim of the Class A.

Speed, speed and more speed........ and post pics of when he gets stuck....

Maybe drive it in for him assuming he has no experience driving in the sand.

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nayther
Explorer
May 17, 2016
dedmiston wrote:
nayther wrote:
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!

Wow. I thought I lived far out of town. I was on South Higuera down past the cemetery and the drive-in.

You had a pretty long commute to get to class.

yes, moved there after we got married, cheapest rent we could find and afford plus very good friends lived close by. Most days the DW and I went in together; she had a job in downtown SLO. Some very great memories of living up there, wish I'd stayed. Now go up to visit those same friends and my son and his family, usually at Nacimiento.
nayther
Explorer
May 17, 2016
dedmiston wrote:
SCVJeff wrote:
dedmiston wrote:
nayther wrote:
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!

Wow. I thought I lived far out of town. I was on South Higuera down past the cemetery and the drive-in.

You had a pretty long commute to get to class.
Would you put YOUR new toy on that sand patch?

Not a chance. I've never been a sand guy.

Same here, my son now lives in Paso and wants me to drag my trailer up there. While I like riding in sand in the desert a steady diet like dunes doesn't look like fun. Plus would need a paddle and whip. Now if it were like when I lived up there and you could ride to/around Oso Flaco and to Devil's Slide, might be a different story.
dedmiston
Moderator
May 17, 2016
SCVJeff wrote:
dedmiston wrote:
nayther wrote:
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!

Wow. I thought I lived far out of town. I was on South Higuera down past the cemetery and the drive-in.

You had a pretty long commute to get to class.
Would you put YOUR new toy on that sand patch?

Not a chance. I've never been a sand guy.
N-Trouble
Explorer
May 17, 2016
nayther wrote:
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!

Attended Poly from 95-99. After a good storm roomates and I would grab a case of beer and head out to the creek and pop a lawn chair. Good times...
SCVJeff
Explorer
May 16, 2016
dedmiston wrote:
nayther wrote:
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!

Wow. I thought I lived far out of town. I was on South Higuera down past the cemetery and the drive-in.

You had a pretty long commute to get to class.
Would you put YOUR new toy on that sand patch?
dedmiston
Moderator
May 16, 2016
nayther wrote:
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!

Wow. I thought I lived far out of town. I was on South Higuera down past the cemetery and the drive-in.

You had a pretty long commute to get to class.
nayther
Explorer
May 16, 2016
I lived just up the road from the Grand Ave. ramp from '79 to '81 while attending Cal Poly, back when the beach was free and wide open. Spent many a day watching idiots crossing the creek at high tide and during a storm. Was cheap entertainment, just the cost of a 6 pack!
Strabo
Explorer
May 16, 2016
N-Trouble wrote:
SCVJeff wrote:
For those wondering what all this talk is about: WATCH THIS

This is only what someone would have to contend with after HEAVY rains in the area. No creek crossing this time of year.

Yes Sir....The worst part now is the dreaded...." Turn Around ". Meaning , that you have to turn around at the end to go back the way you came and to put your entrance door on the correct side.

Fun Stuff :)
N-Trouble
Explorer
May 14, 2016
SCVJeff wrote:
For those wondering what all this talk is about: WATCH THIS

This is only what someone would have to contend with after HEAVY rains in the area. No creek crossing this time of year.
N-Trouble
Explorer
May 14, 2016
Lopez creek? You mean Arroyo Grande creek?

No, its non existent this time of year. Still a good idea to traverse the beach at low tide as you have a lot more room to manuever.

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